8 The LORD will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. (Psalms 138:8) The Lord is always working on what concerns us. Even through the many trials of life, God is there to work for us. However, we have to make sure we consider … Read more

16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. (Ephesians 6:16 CSB) Flaming arrows may come at us from many directions. Not literally, but very definitely figuratively. As such, we are often broken down by the many negative things … Read more

2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior. We have a lot of division in … Read more

8 And not be like their fathers, A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that did not prepare its heart And whose spirit was not faithful to God. (Psalm 78:8) We typically try to approach life prepared. We like to know what we will need for taking a trip, or doing a project. Be it … Read more

11 Now faith is the reality[a] of what is hoped for, the proof[b] of what is not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 CSB) When we live by faith, it may go unseen by others. Yes, others should see Christ in us, through our actions and reactions. Thus, not then is most often based upon the unseen but … Read more